Why we are here

ZR1 makes a comeback!
probably the alltime awesome vette...
http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr1.html

another car i'm looking forward to... and potentially my future "family car"

PONTIAC G8

The G8 GT show car is essentially a Holden Commodore SS-V
sporting a new Pontiac front clip and hood. The 6.0L V8 with 362
horsepower lurking under its hood is the standard engine that will be
found in the G8 GT production car. At launch, it'll be connected to a
six-speed automatic, but if you want to row through those gears
yourself, a six-speed manual will follow shortly thereafter (all
together now...."YEAH!")
from http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/07/introducing-the-pontiac-g8/

that's how we know your getting old.. the corvette is a old man's car. and the g8 is definitly a old man's car.. remind me to get you some crutches for your 50 b-day this year. j/k i'm just messing around.honestly.. i thought you would've gotten a wrx weagon for your family car... you know something for janise and just to drive when he gets older. food for thought.

i always wanted a subaru legacy gt for my future wife's car... the stability, comfort, and mid-level luxury, + the fact that its the same engine as the STi = fun times for me.

safty is a issue.

well, i've always liked the corvette since i was a kid saving up allowances to buy the newest road&track magazines. and the zr1 was the baddest vette in the late 80s, early 90s.

as for the g8, being based on the holden commodore that races in the Australian Super Touring Car series, and the same platform the Vauxhall VXR8 that Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear lauded for the "fun factor", just seems like a suitable "fun family car" that is basically the budget version of the bmw m5 that is my ultimate 4 door saloon.

i prefer the g8 wagon over the saloon hehe

trunk space is key to a great family car.. hence the wrx wangon. not to mention its boxter motor turbo, all wheel drive and you can probably find on for less then 13.k in great condition.

but a v8 sounds awesome... although the rate it eats gas is also jaw dropping

family car should be the jdm evo wagon or the nissan stegea w/ the rb26

one problem there mr. suave... both cars are not available here

CAR AND DRIVER'S

2008 10Best Cars - 10Best Cars

• Introduction
  
• 2008 BMW 3-series
  
• 2008 Cadillac CTS
  
• 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
  
• 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  
• 2008 Honda Accord
  
• 2008 Honda Fit
  
• 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  
• 2008 Mazdaspeed 3
  
• 2008 Porsche Boxster and Cayman
  
• 2008 Volkswagen GTI
  

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/best_worst_lists/2008_10best_cars_10best_cars

not really planning on getting one soon, but i do find myself looking at motorcycles every now and then. here's a few that's caught my eye...

HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD

the bike sounds like it was born to be bad... and the only stock bike i've seen with a 240mm rear tire.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2008_Motorcycles/2008_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_US&swfsection=family&swffamily=vr

DUCATI SPORT CLASSICS

ducati sportbike performance in uber-cool retro style

DUCATI 848

finally, ducati's super sexy modern superbike design of the 1098 in a less expensive package

while looking for greatest lists... i found discovery channel's greatest sports cars list.

Sports Cars
Question: what’s the odd one out in this list?
Sports cars, vodka Martini, beautiful women, stamp collecting, James
Bond. You’re right if you say that alcohol and cars just don’t mix. But
the subject of this edition of The Greatest Ever is really for people
with something of a sophisticated lifestyle. Our experts have sought out ten vehicles that define the term
‘sports car’. They outdo each with extravagent design, speed and price,
but say you didn’t have to worry about the latter, which car would you
choose to take for a spin on a Sunday afternoon?

Lamborghini Countach (5000QV)Year: 1984
Power: 455 HP
Engine: 5,167 ccm, V 12 mid-engine
Weight: 1,494 kg
Top speed: 306 km/h
Rank: 10th

Nissan SkylineYear: 1968 onwards
Power: 400 HP
Engine: 4,500 ccm, V8, Biturbo
Weight: 1,400-1,800 kg
Top speed: 260+ km/h
Rank: 9th

Corvette Sting RayYear: 1967
Power: 300-435 HP
Engine: 6,490–6,999 ccm, V8
Weight: 1300-1371 kg
Top speed: 240 km/h
Rank: 8th

Aston Martin DB5Year: 1963
Power: 285.9 HP
Engine: 3,996 ccm, V12
Weight: 1465 kg
Top speed: 229 km/h
Rank: 7th

Mercedes Gullwing SLYear: 1954
Power: 215 HP
Engine: 2,996 ccm, 6 cylinder
Weight: 1295 kg
Top speed: 235 - 260 km/h
Rank: 6th

Ferrari EnzoYear: 2002
Power: 660 HP
Engine: 5,998 ccm, V12
Weight: 1,365 kg
Top speed: 360 km/h
Rank: 5th

Jaguar E-TypeYear: 1961
Power: 320 HP
Engine: 3,781 ccm, 6 cylinder
Weight: 980 kg
Top speed: 270+ km/h
Rank: 4th

MacLaren F 1Year: 1994
Power: 627 HP
Engine: 6,064 ccm, V12
Weight: 1,140 kg
Top speed: 368 km/h
Rank: 3rd

Mazda MiataYear: 1989
Power: 116 HP
Engine: 1,597 ccm, 4 cylinder
Weight: 955 kg
Top speed: 220 km/h
Rank: 2nd

Porsche 911Year: 1964
Power: 130 HP
Engine: 1,991 ccm, 6 cylinder boxer
Weight: 1,080 kg
Top speed: 210 km/h
Rank: 1st

i was just showing bobby that night rod. that thing is ephin awesome. there's a guy near my work that has one. makes my panties wet.

this might be interesting enough to get on my list for cars to get
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-2009-mazda-rx-8/

man i love electric sports cars! finnally they are getting some attention with the new battery tech becoming more comon. You just cant beat an electric motor for torque

there's still the question of battery life and range of use per charge.

not that this is the reason why i'm here, but as a general auto/moto thread, here it goes....

gt-r v-spec
nurburgring

drift tc
driftasTiC

some cool shiets i fount on clubroadster

ultimateforce @ Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:19 pm wrote:You guys are killing the thread, let me help bring it back.

Bryan @ Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:22 pm wrote:Yeah...ummm...guess what this is:

hot damn, that first one is a monster.

omg that is the most awesomest car I have ever seen. The staggered slicks, the 6 inch wide flares, the monster diffuser, and rivits as far as the eye can see. A masterpiece! Is it tube chassis? Whos car is it?

i dunno, i just found it on clubroadster forum. somebody else posted somebody else's car

ahh now thats my kinda car. WHAT? I have a thing for flares ok.